Chehalis, WA vs Leavenworth, WA

Chehalis is moderately more affordable than Leavenworth, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Chehalis scores 97 compared to 109 for Leavenworth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Leavenworth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chehalis is $1,055/month compared to $884/month in Leavenworth — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Leavenworth has cheaper rent, Chehalis actually has lower median home values ($330,800 vs $564,100).

Median household income in Chehalis is $68,021 compared to $74,653 in Leavenworth (-8.9%). The higher salaries in Leavenworth partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chehalis spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Leavenworth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.5°F vs 51.2°F). Chehalis receives more rainfall at 50.6" per year compared to 7.8" in Leavenworth.